Dicheirus dilatatus

(Dejean, 1829)

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Dicheirus dilatatus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Dejean in 1829. It occurs in North America, with records from the United States. Two are recognized: D. d. dilatatus and D. d. angulatus. As a member of tribe Anisodactylini, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles often associated with open, disturbed .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicheirus dilatatus: //daɪˈkaɪərəs ˌdaɪləˈteɪtəs//

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Distribution

North America; recorded from the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in USA and North America generally.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Dicheirus dilatatus dilatatus (Dejean, 1829) and Dicheirus dilatatus angulatus Casey, 1914.

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